Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.13
- Local median
- 0.09
Sunshine Infant/Toddler Center
4101 Tamiami Trl E Ste 4103, Naples, FL 34112
- License:
- C20CO0180
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu: 7:30AM to 5:30PM; Fri: 7:30AM to 8:30PM; Sat: 8:00AM to 5:00PM; Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 43
- License expiration:
- March 24, 2027
Typical cost: $1,083 - $1,192 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,083 - $1,192/mo
Median daily rate: $50.00 - $55.00
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Collier County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionFebruary 26, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsOctober 15, 2025
Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Sunshine Infant/Toddler Center from March 18, 2024 through February 26, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 26, 2026 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 9
- Higher-concern violations
- 1
- Repeated topics
- 1
2 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 8.5 local median in 34112
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 13%
- Local median
- 0%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 38%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
June 17, 2025February 26, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [2] child care personnel for [10] children is required. A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [10] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) General Requirements [SR]
- Report comments
- There was one staff caring for 10 one-year olds during nap time, the second staff was at the kitchen area and not in the classroom. The staff came back to the room thus it was completed at the time of the inspection. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining During nap time, child care personnel must be within sight and hearing of all the children. All other child care personnel required to meet the staff- to-child ratio must be within the building on the same floor and available to be summoned if needed to ensure the safety of the children. Nap time supervision does not apply to children up to 24 months of age, who must have direct supervision at all time s. Also, p ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility was required to have at least [1] credentialed child care personnel and had [0] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B
- Report comments
- There was no staff credentialed staff during this visit. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining Child care facilities with 19 or fewer children or that operate less than eight hours per week are not subject to the staff credential requirement. B. For every 20 children, a child care facility must have one child care personnel who meets the staff credential requirement. Based on this formula, child care facilities with 20-39 children must have one credentialed child care personnel, facilities with 40-59 children must have two credentialed child care personnel, and so on. The licensing authority will calculate the number of credentialed personnel required based on daily attendance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The credentialed director was not on-site a majority of the hours that the facility is in operation as documented on timesheets, personnel schedules or employment records. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- The director is not onsite majority of the hours that the facility is in operation. Licensing provide technical assistance thus it was completed at the time of the inspection, explaining Each child care facility must have a credentialed director who is on-site a majority of hours, excluding weekends and evening hours that the facility is in operation. Documentation of majority of hours must be maintained and available for review by the licensing authority.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-05
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The food preparation area does not have a hand washing station or the hand washing station did not include the following: [no hand washing sink]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, A.7. (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Report comments
- The staff is washing their hands at the bathroom sink for food preparation. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The handwashing station must include a sink with running water and drainage, soap, trash can, and disposable towels or hand-drying machines that are properly installed and maintained. A handwashing sink shall not be used for any purpose other than handwashing. Handwashing stations must include posted signs visible to child care personnel and children demonstrating proper handwashing technique. Portable sinks may not be used for dishwashing or food preparation. ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-09
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Child care personnel working in the food preparation area did not wear proper head covering. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.1, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing observed the staff preparing food without hair covering, hair nets were obtained prior submission of this inspection thus it was resolved. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining Child care personnel, while working in the food preparation area, must wear proper head covering, such as a hair net or hat. To prevent contact with ready to-eat foods, child care personnel must use clean disposable gloves, utensils, or similar items in the food preparation area. This was resolved prior submission of this inspection, the director bought hair nets.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-13
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A three compartment sink (or two compartment sink plus portable compartment receptacle) used for ware washing and sanitization was not utilized properly in that [did not have a three compartment sink]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.4, B (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- The program started serving food and is lacking of a three compartment sink. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining an installed three compartment sink, or an installed two-compartment sink with a non-stationary or portable compartment receptacle must be added for dishwashing. 1. Installed compartment sinks may be used to wash produce and to fill cooking pots and pans with water when not in use for dishwashing. 2. Sinks must be sanitized before and after each use. 3. The first compartment must be used for washing; the second compartment must be used for rinsing; and the third compartment must be used for sanitizing. 4. If only an installed two-compartment sink is ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by July 17, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 29 - Health and Sanitation
- Official code
- 29-14
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The hand washing sink was used for something other than hand washing in that [One sink in the infant room is being used for diapering and also before feeding.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- There is one portable sink in the infant room. This sink is being used for diapering and also to wash hands period food service. The infant food pantry is right next to this sink. Staff indicated she washes her hands for feedings and diapering. Licensing provided technical assistance explaining the following: there have to be two separate sinks one for food preparation with hot water and one for diapering. Handwashing sinks must not be used for food service preparation, dishwashing, or food clean up. The diaper changing area must be physically separated from the food preparation, food service, and feeding area. A separate handwashing station with hot running water, a minimum ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director responsible for the daily operation of the program did not have an active Director Credential. CCF Handbook, Section 4.7
- Report comments
- The program does not have a credential director and is currently on a provisional license until 8/8/25. License provided technical assistance to explaining, please acquire a new director by the due date. Directors cannot be multisite. The owner explained that a current employee has obtained all training and sent all credentials to be added to her transcript.
- Correction status
- Due by August 8, 2025
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Emergency preparedness
- Report finding
- The facility did not maintain fire drill records for the months of operation for a minimum of 12 months from the date of the fire drill. CCF Handbook, Section 3.8.4, C Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- The facility did not have the fire drill log. Licensing observed a fire drill: 31 children and 9 staff. Licensing explained a monthly fire inspection must be completed and recorded. Fire inspection: 3/5/2024.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 23 - Fire Drills & Emergency Preparedness
- Official code
- 23-09
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Can you walk me through your current process for ensuring staff-to-child ratios are maintained, especially during nap times?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted a concern regarding staff-to-child ratios during nap time. This question helps parents understand how the center currently manages supervision requirements to ensure all children are appropriately attended to at all times.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that the required number of credentialed staff members are always on-site during operating hours?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show multiple findings related to staff credentialing requirements across inspections in 2025 and 2026. This question allows the director to explain the current staffing plan and how they maintain consistent compliance with training and credentialing standards.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps have been taken to ensure that food preparation and diapering areas are kept completely separate?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from June 2025 identified a concern regarding the use of a single sink for both diapering and food-related tasks. This question helps parents understand the current facility layout and sanitation practices used to keep these areas distinct.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
Could you describe the current setup of your food preparation area and how you manage dishwashing and sanitization?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An inspection report from June 2025 noted a need for a three-compartment sink setup for proper ware washing. This question helps parents understand how the facility currently handles food safety and equipment sanitation.
- Context
- The facility was given a due date for this correction in June 2025.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you keep families informed about your emergency preparedness drills and safety procedures?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2024 inspection noted that fire drill records were not maintained at that time. This question helps parents understand the center's current commitment to documenting and practicing safety drills.
- Context
- The issue was noted as corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations